Deal alert: Flights from the US to Europe from just $283 round-trip
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If you've been wanting to head to Europe in 2020 you're in luck. From Los Angeles to Chicago, we're seeing some spectacularly low fares to hop across the Pond. Sip some wine in Rome or enjoy the winding streets in Barcelona's Gothic Quarter — all for less than $300.
Note that many deals begin in basic economy, but the right credit card may help. For instance, the annual travel credit offered by the Chase Sapphire Reserve will cover up to $300 in travel-related expenses, including both bags and seat fees. The same is true of the up to $200 airline fee statement credit* offered by the The Platinum Card® from American Express and The Business Platinum Card® from American Express if you're able to book on one of the airlines covered by the credit.
*Enrollment required for select benefits.
Related: The best airline credit cards of 2020
To search, head to Google Flights and enter your origin and destination cities. Scroll through the calendar function to find dates and prices that work for you. Finally, click through to book directly with the airline or an OTA like Orbitz or Expedia. With Southwest, you'll have to search and book directly through the airline website or app.
Airline: Finnair, Brussels Airlines, TAP, Swiss, Lufthansa, Iberia
Routes: LAX/BOS/ORD/JFK —CDG/FCO/BCN/ORY
Cost: $283+ round-trip
Dates: February – October 2020 (excluding summer months)
Pay With: The Platinum Card® from American Express (5x on airfare booked directly with the airline), Citi Prestige® Card (5x on airfare), Citi Premier® Card, Chase Sapphire Reserve (3x on airfare), American Express® Gold Card (3x on airfare when booked directly with the airline) or Chase Sapphire Preferred Card (2x on travel)
The information for the Citi Prestige has been collected independently by The Points Guy. The card details on this page have not been reviewed or provided by the card issuer.
Here are a few examples of what you can book:
Chicago (ORD) to Barcelona (BCN) for $283 round-trip:
Chicago (ORD) to Barcelona (BCN) for $283 round-trip:
Boston (BOS) to Paris (CDG, ORY) for $325 round-trip:
Los Angeles (LAX) to Rome (FCO) for $291 round-trip:
New York (JFK) to Athens (ATH) for $285 round-trip:
Los Angeles (LAX) to Rome (FCO) for $294 round-trip:
Maximize your purchase
Don't forget to use a credit card that earns additional points on airfare purchases, such as The Platinum Card® from American Express (5x on flights booked directly with airlines or American Express Travel), Chase Sapphire Reserve, American Express® Gold Card, Citi Premier® Card, Citi Prestige Card (5x on airfare) or the Chase Sapphire Preferred Card (2x on all travel purchases). Check out this guide for more on maximizing airfare purchases.
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